Why isn’t AFRICOM in Africa? Here’s a look at the command’s history and its uncertain future

Defense Priorities, a think tank that now has multiple associates serving in the Trump administration, has recommended a merger. A subcommand under EUCOM should be sufficient to achieve U.S. aims in Africa, where there are limited U.S. military interests, Defense Priorities said in an October report dubbed “Rethinking Africa Command.”

The report argued that a three-star subcommand within EUCOM could handle Africa issues.

“The unique relationship between AFRICOM and EUCOM—through which most of their component commands are shared—should enable a smooth transition from the current command arrangement to the proposed three-star subcommand,” the report said.

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Mike
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Non-Resident Fellow

Defense Priorities